Economy, jobs and prices in Anhalt-Bitterfeld (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany): official figures
GDP per person was 34,400 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 90% of the EU average (117% for Germany); 250th highest of 400 districts in Germany.
How big is the economy of Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The local economy produced €6.0 billion of output (GDP) in 2023.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many people work in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
About 68,630 people worked in Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2023 (employment by place of work).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the unemployment rate in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded an unemployment rate of 7.6%, compared with 5.0% in the median German district, which ranks it 60th highest of 400 districts. That is up from 7.1% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow high is youth unemployment in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded an unemployment rate among under-25s of 9.1%, compared with 4.4% in the median German district, which ranks it 24th highest of 400 districts. It was 10.0% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many long-term unemployed are there in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded a share of jobless people unemployed for a year or longer of 40.4%, compared with 31.8% in the median German district, which ranks it 52nd highest of 400 districts. That is up from 36.8% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded a median monthly gross wage of full-time employees of €3,053, compared with €3,604 in the median German district, which ranks it 37th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was €2,539.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the gender pay gap in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The median full-time wage of women as a share of men's in Anhalt-Bitterfeld was 96.2% in 2023, 59th highest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 88.5%. It was 93.2% in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the purchasing power in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded a purchasing power per resident of €27,210, compared with €29,371 in the median German district, which ranks it 57th lowest of 400 districts. That is up from €21,170 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many mini-jobs are there in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
In 2023, Anhalt-Bitterfeld recorded a share of private-sector jobs that are low-paid 'mini-jobs' of 10.4%, compared with 19.7% in the median German district, which ranks it 6th lowest of 400 districts. In 2019 the figure was 10.3%.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many people commute to Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The commuter balance (net commuters per 100 jobs) in Anhalt-Bitterfeld was -15.2 in 2023, 173rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at -11.7. It was -12.4 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyHow many businesses go bankrupt in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The number of company insolvency applications per 1,000 businesses in Anhalt-Bitterfeld was 2.7 in 2023, 73rd lowest of 400 districts in Germany; the median district stood at 3.9. That is down from 4.6 in 2019.
Source: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung (BBSR) im Bundesamt für Bauwesen und Raumordnung · saved copyWhat is the main industry in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The largest part of the economy of Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2023 was industry (manufacturing, mining and energy), at 40.0% of gross value added, followed by public administration, education, health and other services (21.5%).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow industrial is Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
Factories, mines and energy produced 40.0% of the value added in Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2023, against 24.5% for Germany.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow fast is the economy of Anhalt-Bitterfeld growing?
Gross value added rose from €3.9 billion in 2015 to €5.4 billion in 2023 in current prices, an increase of 40% before inflation.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat jobs do people do in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
Of the 68,630 jobs located in Anhalt-Bitterfeld in 2023, 29% in public services, education, health and other services, 28% in industry and 2.3% in farming, forestry and fishing.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre jobs growing in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?
The number of people working in Anhalt-Bitterfeld fell by 1.7% between 2015 and 2023, to 68,630.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow Anhalt-Bitterfeld compares with other districts in Germany
Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 61 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Anteil der Arbeitslosen an den zivilen Erwerbspersonen in %
| Rank | Area | Unemployment rate (% of civilian labour force) |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Bottrop, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.7% |
| 59 | Remscheid, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.6% |
| 60 | Kiel, Kreisfreie Stadt | 7.6% |
| 61 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 7.6% |
| 62 | Region Hannover | 7.5% |
| 63 | Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis | 7.4% |
| 64 | Hamburg | 7.4% |
Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 364 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Medianeinkommen der sozialversicherungspflichtig Vollzeitbeschäftigten in Euro
| Rank | Area | Median monthly gross wage, full-time employees (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | Börde | €3,074 |
| 362 | Kyffhäuserkreis | €3,073 |
| 363 | Stendal | €3,063 |
| 364 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €3,053 |
| 365 | Uckermark | €3,044 |
| 366 | Märkisch-Oderland | €3,038 |
| 367 | Ostprignitz-Ruppin | €3,033 |
Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 344 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: Kaufkraft je Einwohner in Euro
| Rank | Area | Purchasing power per resident (€ a year) |
|---|---|---|
| 341 | Chemnitz, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,237 |
| 342 | Emden, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,218 |
| 343 | Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,213 |
| 344 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | €27,210 |
| 345 | Magdeburg, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,207 |
| 346 | Weimar, Kreisfreie Stadt | €27,201 |
| 347 | Mittelsachsen | €27,183 |
Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 15 of 400, highest first. INKAR indicator: SV Beschäftigte am Wohnort je 100 Einwohner im erwerbsfähigen Alter in %
| Rank | Area | Residents in insured jobs (% of working-age population) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Donau-Ries | 71.7% |
| 13 | Saale-Orla-Kreis | 71.6% |
| 14 | Saalekreis | 71.6% |
| 15 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 71.5% |
| 16 | Erzgebirgskreis | 71.5% |
| 17 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 71.4% |
| 18 | Wartburgkreis | 71.3% |
Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 44 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from industry (manufacturing, mining and energy) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Pfaffenhofen a. d. Ilm | 40.4% |
| 42 | Heilbronn, Landkreis | 40.2% |
| 43 | Unterallgäu | 40.2% |
| 44 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 40.0% |
| 45 | Sonneberg | 39.9% |
| 46 | Haßberge | 39.7% |
| 47 | Leverkusen, Kreisfreie Stadt | 39.6% |
Share of output from finance, property and business services (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 379 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from finance, property and business services |
|---|---|---|
| 376 | Salzlandkreis | 15.6% |
| 377 | Uckermark | 15.5% |
| 378 | Ilm-Kreis | 15.5% |
| 379 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 15.5% |
| 380 | Jerichower Land | 15.4% |
| 381 | Görlitz | 15.4% |
| 382 | Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Kreisfreie Stadt | 15.4% |
Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services (2023)
Anhalt-Bitterfeld ranks 238 of 400, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Share of output from public administration, education, health and other services |
|---|---|---|
| 235 | Fürstenfeldbruck | 21.6% |
| 236 | Weimarer Land | 21.6% |
| 237 | Warendorf | 21.5% |
| 238 | Anhalt-Bitterfeld | 21.5% |
| 239 | Ortenaukreis | 21.4% |
| 240 | Neuwied | 21.4% |
| 241 | Soest | 21.4% |
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